RNZ NewsNew Zealand has joined more than two dozen other countries to call for “immediate and independent” foreign media access to Gaza. Earlier this month, an Israeli strike in the city killed six journalists — four Al Jazeera correspondents and cameramen, and two other media workers. “Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. “We also strongly condemn all violence directed against journalists and media workers, especially the extremely high number of fatalities, arrests and detentions. The Media Freedom Coalition is a partnership of countries that advocates for media freedom around the world.